Origin
O'Fallon, MO
Night in O'Fallon on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Bridgeton, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
O'Fallon, MO
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Bridgeton, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across Missouri, the 17.8-mile drive from O'Fallon to Bridgeton is an ideal choice. You can expect to complete the journey in approximately 27 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path stays entirely within the Midwest, ensuring a consistent regional feel from start to finish. Because the duration is so brief, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you exactly where you need to go without any unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| Gallatin Lane | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Drennen Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Natural Bridge Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Saint Charles Rock Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gist Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 13.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon, MO and Bridgeton, MO.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Drennen Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Drennen Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
438 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 70
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 232
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward MO 180
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight right
213 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MO 180 East: Saint Charles Rock Road, Natural Bridge Road
11
Turn right onto MO 180
274 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint Charles Rock Road
12
Turn left onto Natural Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Natural Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Gallatin Lane
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Gallatin Lane
14
At end of road, turn left onto Gist Road
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Gist Road
15
Arrive at destination
Gist Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Drennen Parkway
Turn left onto Drennen Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 180
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MO 180
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bridgeton, MO
Night in Bridgeton on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 81% of your time spent cruising on major roads. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on I-70, which accounts for a 13.5-mile stretch of uninterrupted travel. The transition onto local infrastructure like Gallatin Lane and Drennen Parkway provides a brief change of pace as you near your destination. You will find that the road maintains a high-speed, functional character throughout the duration of the trip. Expect a steady, efficient experience behind the wheel that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical maneuvers.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Gallatin Lane. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Drennen Parkway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Drennen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
616 ft
459 ft
Total Climb
341 ft
Total Descent
299 ft
Highest Point
616 ft
~11.1 mi in
Elevation Range
158 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from O'Fallon, MO to Bridgeton, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
15.1 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bridgeton, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Drennen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgeton, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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